Top 15 Nanny Interview Questions

Describe ways you can turn everyday household activities into learning opportunities for children?

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I believe that the most useful way to help young children develop is to continuously be communicating with the child. You should describe every activity that you are doing with the child. This helps the child understand what is happening and improves their vocabulary. As the child gets older, it should become more of a conversation, with you asking the child to answer questions about the various activities.

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Puzzle can build children mimd and they will know how to solve a problem.

I think you have to base the day's activities on how the child is feeling on that particular day. Children have a tendency to have up and down mood swings. Also, you have to mix up the activities you do with the child because children get bored easily. I don't follow a set schedule. Some of the things I would do on any given day may include reading, arts and crafts, cooking or baking, playing outside, or going to the park. It just depends. Of course every day would include feeding the child, playing with the child, and cleaning the child and house when needed.

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A typical day would have to be playing outside in the sandpit or playing on the playground that it is safe and at the right level for the child.

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I think you have to base the day's activities on how the child is feeling on that particular day. Children have a tendency to have up and down mood swings. Also, you have to mix up the activities you do with the child because children get bored easily. I don't follow a set schedule. Some of the things I would do on any given day may include reading, arts and crafts, cooking or baking, playing outside, or going to the park. It just depends. Of cou.

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Wake up in the give breakfast that depending on the age of child give a bath.

I think children learn a lot by observing. By showing them respect and how to respect others, they will learn to be polite and to always use their manners. By reading with them or participating in arts and crafts, they gain knowledge and an understanding that these types of activities are more productive than simply sitting around watching television. Whatever personality traits you show them on a daily basis is what they will eventually adopt in their own lives, so I feel if I'm always a positive role model, that will naturally reflect on them.

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The methods I would use to encourage positive behaviour would have to be good job, well done, thats a boy or girl.

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Being nice to children is one ways of encouraging positive behavior.Children are observant and they can easily adopt the environment. As a care provider you need to be a role model and show them the best that they can be.

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Being nice to children is one ways of encouraging positive behavior.Children are observant and they can easily adopt the environment. As a care provider you need to be a role model and show them the best that they can be.

What television shows do you feel are appropriate for children of ages 3-5?

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I feel that sometimes, it is okay for small children to watch cartoons because I know it appeals to them and sometimes they don't want to always be up and running around. Some programs that are tailored to children viewers actually do focus on learning. However, I tend to shy away from television altogether just because there are so many other activities you can participate in with them that they can actually get something out of.

Children need especial attention according to their ages. Young ones needs more attention than the old one. First is the young one can not do simple work such as bathing so she needs your help. While adult can do it alone.

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With multiple children, it is always difficult to give individual attention to one without feeling as though the others are being neglected. That said, I believe the best way to give any child individual attention is to be a good listener and always be attentive when any individual child has something to say. It is important to listen to a child with great attentiveness to demonstrate that you care about them and what they have to say.

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Have one child work on on activity while handling the other child yet always paying attention to both.

I went into child care to experience the feeling to how to look after children and what you have to know to look after them.

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I loved children. I always have since a young age. We grew up at our Motel, and I was often asked to look after kids when the adults went out. It was a natural progression I suppose for me to train in the field I already had so much experience in. Since having my own daughter I haven't gone back to child care, but it is something I will definitely look to in the future again.

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I went into child care to experience the feeling to how to look after children and what you have to know to look after them.

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Taking care of the children are quiet difficult but if you have the knowledge and skills you can do it easily.I decided to go into child care because it makes me feel happy and I am able to explore intellectual, social and emotional development by providing different activities. Those activities will enhance skills knowledge and learn how to get along with other children.

My last child care experience was watching two children, a 5 year old and a 3 year old, every day after school my senior year of high school. I would go to their house and usually feed them a snack first. Then we would either play outside on their swingset or play downstairs in their basement. They had tons of toys, books, card games, etc. So every day was different. I would also watch them on the weekends from time to time when their parents wanted to go out. I really enjoyed it which is why I want to get back into this industry. Unfortunately, I had to stop watching them when I moved away to go to college.

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Describe your experience in childcare.

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In my last child care experience, I cared for only one child. I cared for the child from the age of 4 to the age of 7. Unfortunately, my husband and I relocated to a new state for my husband's job, thus forcing me to give up my position.

Are you willing to supervise friends of our child who are invited to our home while you are in charge?

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Are you willing to supervise friends of our child who are invited to our home while you are in charge?

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As long as you are okay with the children being in your home and the parents of the other children are aware and okay with me surpervising them, I do not have a problem with it occasionally. I don't think I would like doing it on a daily basis, because my job is to watch your child, not theirs. Like I said, I am completely comfortable watching multiple children on occasion.

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What television shows do you feel are appropriate for this age child.

Question 9 of 17

What appeals to you about taking care of children?

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I've always loved children. I think they are so creative and so honest, usually to a fault. It's positive though, because they don't know any better than to be completely honest and say whatever they are thinking. Unlike adults who are so caught up in their daily routine and the stresses of life, children are so carefree and usually always happy. I love working with them and picking their brain- I think because I'd like to go through life with the spirit they have. And let's face it- children are just way more interesting than adults. I'd rather hang out with a 3 year old than a 30 year old any day of the week.

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Taking care of children are quite difficult because in this age range is in their curiosity stage where in they intend to do something which caught their attention. It simply show there innocence.

How do you encourage problem solving and personal expression encouraged?

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Alwayas show the child the right vs wrong way to do things. And encourage them to do things correctly even if it is a struggle. Teach them to never give up. And make sure personal expression is always clear to understand the child.

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Buy providing material and resources. Treat idea with respect.

Question 11 of 17

What methods of limit setting or discipline do you find effective for children between ages 3-5?

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The limit setting of disipline I find effective would have to be a warning and if it happens again would have to be sit in the corner and think about what they have just done.

Question 12 of 17

Have you had experience dealing with the stages of age development with children?

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Well, of course I have experience.

Question 13 of 17

What do you like most about being a child care provider?

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The obvious, yet honest, answer is that I love children. I love helping children learn and develop. Outside of teaching, being a child care provider is the job most perfectly suited for that.

Question 14 of 17

For children over the ages of 5, what are your feelings about outdoor play without direct supervision?

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My feelings are for outdoor play without direct supervision is that its not right to leave a child alone because something might go wrong or an accident.

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Always need some supervision especially in public places.

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It not good they will push other children though they where playing.

Question 15 of 17

Are you comfortable reviewing and assisting with homework?

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I am completely comfortable with homework help. Throughout my years of school, I tutored a lot of different kids; mostly in english, spelling, and basic math. I also used to play "teacher" with my younger sister all the time when we were growing up. I loved when I would explain a concept to her and she would actually get it- teaching is more fun to me than a chore. She went into 2nd grade knowing how to divide fractions and all of her friends and teachers were QUITE impressed. :)

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Yes I am comfortable reviewing and assisting with homework.

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Absolutely. In high school, I was a tutor to several different students, so I have experience assisting others in completing homework, studying for tests and completing various other projects. The most important thing is to assist the child in coming to the right answers, not simply providing the answers for the child. It is vital to be supportive and patient.

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Yes. I have backgroound tutoring.

Question 16 of 17

What do you try to accomplish with the children?

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At the most basic level, that the children's needs are being met. Once that is accomplished, the goal is to enrich their lives with education, arts, music and the like. This can be accomplished with story time, painting, and playing with musical instruments.

Question 17 of 17

How are you at voicing your concerns when unexpected issues arise?

About Nanny

August 18th, 2017

A nanny, otherwise known as a child care provider, provides care for a child (or children) when the child's caregivers aren't available. A nanny's responsibilities range from the domestic (e.g. feeding, clothing, and bathing a child) to academic or recreational (e.g. helping with homework, amusing the child, etc.). A nanny will typically work in the home of the child and may be expected to accompany the child to and from activities outside the household, including visits to parks and museums, and transportation to and from school. As such, a nanny's working hours can include mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The demands will vary by each employer. Nannies can also provide service in their own home or in child care centers. Education requirements vary.

Vacancies for nannies can be found through local classifieds, online job boards that have a strong community presence, amongst other channels. The person conducting the interview will depend on who is hiring. In families, it's typical for the parents to conduct the interview. For child care centers, a supervisor or stakeholder in the daily operations will conduct the interview. Regardless of who it is, key areas of concern include: honesty and integrity, child safety, criminal record, past work experience, personal references, and personality. You'll be expected to be effective at safely interacting with children and to be extremely trustworthy. Patience, compassion, and good parenting skills are valuable traits to have.

To prepare for the interview, think about a wide range of personalities that you've dealt with in the past. This will enable you to adapt to the children's personalities once you meet them or get to know about them through the parents. Or in the case of a child care center, you'll be able to demonstrate that you can handle all the different children that they serve. Think about specific techniques you have used to manage the behavior of children and define them in a step-by-step manner. Be prepared with examples that demonstrate your patience and parenting skills. Give the interviewer confidence in you by showing that you are adaptable and listen carefully to their needs and values.